Plant them alongside flowers that bloom or thrive in the summer so you're less likely to notice a gap in your garden ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

Aluminum plant is a silver-splashed tropical species that has proved its “metal” as a houseplant, but it requires higher ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

It's common for poinsettias to thrive into February and beyond, but their once colorful leaves will be replaced by all green ...

D riving around the county, I routinely spot invasive exotic plants like Brazilian Pepper (the poster child of invasive ...

To add subtle charm to the garden during the darkest months, try leaning into contrast: light and dark, shadow and gloss, ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...

Discover the beauty and ecological significance of the Korean Fir Tree (Abies koreana). Learn about its habitat, unique features, and role in biodiversity conservation.

To cheer ourselves up, my wife Nancy and I headed off to a few garden centers that have a good selection of houseplants. We ...